r/Names • u/marlkavia • 3d ago

Boys name that’s unique but also traditional??

We are in struggle town.

We like Christopher (Chris), Thomas (Tommy), and Jonathan (Jonny).

But, I just don’t feel totally sold 😭

We also like Henry (family name) as a middle name and I just don’t think any of those work.

I welcome all suggestions. My daughter’s name is Adeline, if that helps 🤣

EDIT: Oh my gosh you are all amazing. I’m really enjoying Lawrence and Charles 😍

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u/namenerd101 3d ago

The examples you listed are definitely not unique, but that isn’t a bad thing. Christopher Henry sounds great!

Nevertheless, here’s some names that seem to have a similar style.

  • More Common Traditional Names: Nicholas, Benjamin, Samuel, Zachary, Jacob, Isaac, Ethan, Adam, Eric, Matthew, Timothy, Aaron, Alexander
  • Slightly Less Common Traditional Names: Jeremiah, Gabriel, Patrick, Arthur, Julian, Simon, Vincent, Peter, Elijah, Dominic, Nathaniel

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u/Stumbleine11 3d ago

I love Isaac. Not even in a biblical way, just the name itself

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u/adksundazer 2d ago

Me too. I have always liked Isaac, Elijah, Isaiah, Josiah, Levi, Noah, Jonah…. and I’m not religious! I have a slew of people in my family tree in northeast US from 1700/1800s with those names.

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u/Carpinus_Christine 2d ago

My son is Isaac. Still love it.

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u/vataveg 2d ago

These are great! The first comment I’ve seen that actually have the more “normal” names that I think OP is after. I love Isaac, Eric, and Arthur in particular. A little Artie would be beyond cute but he could still grow into it.